Survey yearShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201455%38%4%3%2,945
200741%48%5%5%3,086
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Views about homosexuality among adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month by religious group

% of adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month who say homosexuality…

Religious traditionShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Catholic65%27%3%4%593
Evangelical Protestant42%51%4%3%1,044
Historically Black Protestant56%35%5%3%265
Mainline Protestant59%33%5%2%551
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")64%29%5%2%189
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

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DemographicInformation

Age distribution among adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month by views about homosexuality

% of adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month who are ages…

Views about homosexuality18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Should be accepted32%39%20%10%1,534
Should be discouraged19%34%27%20%1,128
Neither/both equally16%35%32%17%128
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Generational cohort among adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month by views about homosexuality

% of adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month who are…

Views about homosexualityYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Should be accepted22%16%32%23%6%1%1,534
Should be discouraged10%15%28%33%13%1%1,128
Neither/both equally6%15%31%38%8%3%128
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Gender composition among adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month by views about homosexuality

% of adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month who are…

Views about homosexualityMenWomenSample size
Should be accepted39%61%1,559
Should be discouraged52%48%1,161
Neither/both equally45%55%130
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Racial and ethnic composition among adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month by views about homosexuality

% of adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month who identify as…

Views about homosexualityWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Should be accepted50%17%5%24%3%1,543
Should be discouraged63%18%3%14%3%1,141
Neither/both equally60%16%< 1%21%3%122
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Immigrant status among adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month by views about homosexuality

% of adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month who are…

Views about homosexualityImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Should be accepted21%12%66%1,540
Should be discouraged13%6%81%1,140
Neither/both equally19%8%73%127
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Income distribution among adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month by views about homosexuality

% of adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month who have a household income of…

Views about homosexualityLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
Should be accepted40%19%25%16%1,399
Should be discouraged39%19%27%15%1,007
Neither/both equally37%18%30%16%108
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Educational distribution among adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month by views about homosexuality

% of adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month who have completed…

Views about homosexualityHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Should be accepted42%32%14%12%1,549
Should be discouraged48%32%13%6%1,157
Neither/both equally40%34%18%8%130
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Marital status among adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month by views about homosexuality

% of adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month who are…

Views about homosexualityMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Should be accepted42%9%14%5%31%1,556
Should be discouraged55%4%14%6%21%1,158
Neither/both equally59%1%9%8%22%130
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Parent of children under 18 among adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month by views about homosexuality

% of adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month who are…

Views about homosexualityParentsNon-parentsSample size
Should be accepted37%63%1,554
Should be discouraged35%65%1,158
Neither/both equally34%66%129
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BeliefsandPractices

Belief in God among adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month by views about homosexuality

% of adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month who say they…

Views about homosexualityBelieve in God; absolutely certainBelieve in God; fairly certainBelieve in God; not too/not at all certainBelieve in God; don't knowDo not believe in GodOther/don't know if they believe in GodSample size
Should be accepted72%22%3%< 1%2%1%1,559
Should be discouraged86%11%1%1%< 1%< 1%1,161
Neither/both equally86%10%< 1%2%1%1%130
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Importance of religion in one's life among adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month by views about homosexuality

% of adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month who say religion is…

Views about homosexualityVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Should be accepted69%27%3%1%< 1%1,559
Should be discouraged85%13%1%< 1%< 1%1,161
Neither/both equally75%22%1%< 1%3%130
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Attendance at religious services among adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month by views about homosexuality

% of adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month who attend religious services…

Views about homosexualityAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Should be accepted45%48%7%< 1%1,559
Should be discouraged60%35%4%< 1%1,161
Neither/both equally49%44%6%1%130
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of prayer among adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month by views about homosexuality

% of adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month who pray…

Views about homosexualityAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Should be accepted69%20%5%5%< 1%1,559
Should be discouraged81%14%2%2%1%1,161
Neither/both equally79%14%2%5%1%130
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of meditation among adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month by views about homosexuality

% of adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month who meditate…

Views about homosexualityAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Should be accepted45%15%4%36%1%1,559
Should be discouraged49%12%3%34%2%1,161
Neither/both equally48%13%5%30%4%130
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month by views about homosexuality

% of adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Views about homosexualityAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Should be accepted66%19%9%6%< 1%1,559
Should be discouraged74%17%5%4%< 1%1,161
Neither/both equally70%25%4%1%1%130
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month by views about homosexuality

% of adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Views about homosexualityAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Should be accepted46%23%13%18%< 1%1,559
Should be discouraged46%20%12%21%2%1,161
Neither/both equally51%14%16%18%1%130
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Sources of guidance on right and wrong among adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month by views about homosexuality

% of adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Views about homosexualityReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Should be accepted34%12%42%9%2%1,559
Should be discouraged63%5%26%4%2%1,161
Neither/both equally47%10%32%2%8%130
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month by views about homosexuality

% of adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month who say…

Views about homosexualityThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Should be accepted29%69%1%1%1,559
Should be discouraged48%49%1%1%1,161
Neither/both equally45%50%5%< 1%130
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of reading scripture among adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month by views about homosexuality

% of adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month who read scripture…

Views about homosexualityAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Should be accepted44%28%9%18%1%1,559
Should be discouraged65%21%6%7%1%1,161
Neither/both equally58%20%5%17%< 1%130
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Interpreting scripture among adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month by views about homosexuality

% of adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month who say the holy scripture is…

Views about homosexualityWord of God; should be taken literallyWord of God; not everything taken literallyWord of God; other/don't knowNot the word of GodOther/don't knowSample size
Should be accepted33%38%2%20%7%1,559
Should be discouraged61%26%3%5%5%1,161
Neither/both equally40%38%6%11%5%130
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Belief in Heaven among adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month by views about homosexuality

% of adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month who …in heaven

Views about homosexualityBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Should be accepted85%11%5%1,559
Should be discouraged90%5%5%1,161
Neither/both equally85%4%11%130
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Belief in Hell among adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month by views about homosexuality

% of adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month who …in hell

Views about homosexualityBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Should be accepted68%27%5%1,559
Should be discouraged84%10%6%1,161
Neither/both equally73%13%14%130
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

SocialandPoliticalViews

Party affiliation among adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month by views about homosexuality

% of adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month who identify as…

Views about homosexualityRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Should be accepted32%15%53%1,559
Should be discouraged54%15%30%1,161
Neither/both equally38%27%34%130
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Political ideology among adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month by views about homosexuality

% of adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month who are…

Views about homosexualityConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Should be accepted30%39%26%5%1,559
Should be discouraged58%24%12%6%1,161
Neither/both equally37%33%20%9%130
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about size of government among adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month by views about homosexuality

% of adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month who would rather have…

Views about homosexualitySmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Should be accepted42%53%3%2%1,559
Should be discouraged60%35%2%2%1,161
Neither/both equally57%28%8%6%130
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about government aid to the poor among adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month by views about homosexuality

% of adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month who say government aid to the poor…

Views about homosexualityDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Should be accepted40%56%3%1%1,559
Should be discouraged57%39%3%2%1,161
Neither/both equally39%39%21%1%130
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about abortion among adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month by views about homosexuality

% of adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month who say abortion should be…

Views about homosexualityLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Should be accepted56%42%2%1,559
Should be discouraged24%73%3%1,161
Neither/both equally42%54%4%130
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about same-sex marriage among adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month by views about homosexuality

% of adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month who …same-sex marriage

Views about homosexualityStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Should be accepted72%22%6%1,559
Should be discouraged9%87%5%1,161
Neither/both equally23%40%36%130
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about environmental regulation among adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month by views about homosexuality

% of adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month who say…

Views about homosexualityStricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economyStricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the costNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Should be accepted35%62%1%2%1,559
Should be discouraged50%45%2%2%1,161
Neither/both equally37%46%11%6%130
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about human evolution among adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month by views about homosexuality

% of adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month who say humans…

Views about homosexualityEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
Should be accepted26%35%4%32%3%1,559
Should be discouraged12%23%2%59%4%1,161
Neither/both equally14%25%6%46%9%130
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.